What does “Employment of General Foreign Professionals in Taiwan” mean?

Hiring foreigners in Taiwan must comply with the Employment Service Act and the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals. The following lists 11 categories of work that foreigners may engage in in Taiwan (as stipulated in Article 46, Paragraph 1 of the Employment Service Act):

• Specialized or technical work

• Executive roles for approved investment or business establishments

• Teachers in schools (including universities, language schools, and bilingual schools)

• Full-time teachers at cram schools

• Sports coaches and athletes

• Religious, artistic, and performing arts work

• Seafarers

• Marine fishing

• Household helpers and caregivers

• Work related to major national infrastructure or economic development

• Other specially approved work under designated projects

Categories of Specialized or Technical Work (15 Categories)

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Article 36 Review Criteria (Employer Qualifications)

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Individual Qualifications for Foreigners

• Obtained relevant certificates or licenses in accordance with the Examination Act for Professional and Technical Personnel

• Holds a master’s degree or higher in a relevant field, or a bachelor’s degree with over 2 years of relevant work experience

• Has worked for a multinational enterprise for over 1 year and is assigned to work in Taiwan

• Has received professional training or is self-taught with over 5 years of relevant experience and demonstrates innovation and outstanding performance (Note: If the individual is recognized under a special project as a startup talent with innovative capabilities, the “5 years of experience” requirement may be waived.)

📚 Reference：Swingvy 部落格｜聘僱外國人工作許可指南